Ransom County , North Dakota
Population: 5,662 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $74,521 Home $174,800 Rent $710/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,662 residents, Ransom County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Dakota and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Ransom County in the bottom 13% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$74,521
Median Income
household
$174,800
Home Value
median
$710/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $74,521 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,775 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| Median Home Value | $174,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $710/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,662 |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.2%
Obesity
9.4%
Diabetes
15.4%
Smoking
30.4%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
No Physical Activity
19.9%
Depression
30.9%
Insufficient Sleep
73.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.2 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
24.08
🔥 Wildfire
59.76
❄️ Winter Storm
69.19
🌍 Earthquake
2.58
☀️ Drought
18.38
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